Military & Veterans

Bob Dinnen

Since its founding 90 years ago, Robert Morris University has always put a premium on career-focused education.

Bob Dinnen maximized that benefit. A bachelor's degree from RMU helped the former Army helicopter pilot get a job as comptroller of military traffic command.

Over the course of his 20-year career — with postings stateside, in Europe, and in Asia — Bob also became a CPA, taught as a military science professor in Illinois, and got a PhD and MBA too.

Then he came back to RMU, where in 2003 Bob earned a doctorate in information systems. That, he said, made it possible for him to direct a complete overhaul of technology resources at Fort Cherry School District, where he is superintendent.

"Whether you're an undergraduate or a graduate, Robert Morris University has a small feel even though it's grown. Professors give individual attention to every one of the students," Bob said.